Topaz Value. Clarity and size have a significant effect on the value of topaz. The highest values go to the rare pink and red stones, then orange and yellow. Intense, reddish orange topaz is sometimes called Imperial Topaz.. Yellow, orange, and brown stones are somewhat common.
Types of Surgical Procedures. There are two types of colon resection: open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. The type of procedure performed depends on the diagnosis and the individual patient. Publication Review By: Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D. Published: 31 Oct 2001.
A. Colon resection can be performed in two ways: conventional open surgery or laparoscopic surgery. An open colectomy uses a long incision down the center of the abdomen. When this method is required, the recovery period in the hospital is usually, but not always, longer.